Hear Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria's full speech about racism at the Air Force Academy 

I see his sincerity in his eyes I believe every word he said.. I cried watching this man speaking from his heart.

Why can't he be our President.

this is the message that all soldiers fought and died for it.justice and liberty for all.

Thank you General! You nearly made me cry and I felt represented even though I am not in the armed forces, America is greater because of men like you, I salute you Sir.

Bravo. We need a lot more people of integrity and character like this Lt. General to stand up.

I'm glad that General made it clear that racism is not tolerated in academy and entire military branches. I Sir SALUTE you and all my family at arm's and all who sacrice thier lives.

That right there is a leader.

I still come back to this every now & then because it's a speech and a moment that is the best of us in the midst of the worst of us

I'm a white dude who never served but listening to this man speak leaves a lump in my throat. You can hear and see the sincerity when he speaks, almost like a disappointed father. It's a God damn shame we still have to even have this conversation in this day and age.

That's the best speech I've heard in my entire life!

Good grief. What a speech. This man pulls no punches. "If you can't treat people with dignity and respect, then you need to get out."

This is what the Military is for, to ensure liberty and justice for all. His speech embodies that goal perfectly.

“ A Better Idea” . True Leadership!

I just wanted cry listening this gentlemen, all my respect & love to you Sir.!

I listen to this every week. I love it

Im 69 years old and Retired from the Air Force and ready to Enlist again after hearing his Speech.

But on Tuesday, Air Force Academy officials said that one of the black cadet candidates actually wrote the racist messages.

I felt the need to hear this speak AGAIN, and I have taken EVERY SINGLE WORD TO HEART. I was always taught to do the things Lt. Gen. Silveria spoke of. It is very unfortunate that some individuals feel the need NOT TO adopt this way of thinking to the betterment of all. Being Black, I grew up seeing Racism in its ugliest forms at of all places, an institution of higher learning, yet we see it in our places of business, Government (Yeah the current President - who claims to love our Military), and points beyond. I am proud that the General made this speech to those who are TASKED to protect us and the Freedoms we have, so that they know what it is like to be a true American. I know this because - I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.

Damn that's leadership...

Awesome speech. That is the speech that President Trump should be giving.

Integrity, fortidude, mutual respect regardless of political leanings, etc. Respect to Lt Gen Silveria displaying true leadership. Peace ✌️

Been in 16 years and still going... I WISH i had more leaders like this. Thank you Sir!

This is our you do it... Thank you Mr. General Silveria

LT. General Silveria's words still inspire and move me, four years later and having listened to his speech many times.

This is a very passionate speech. My Father (Willie Lee Parham) enlisted into the Air Force because of their passionately enlightened vision in maintaining peace in the midst of chaos and also protecting the innocence of children of Air Force America, IMy Father had one child and this is me..Proud .of seeing the eloquent Air Force Veterans speech and watching the General make this speech to prevent bullying is awesome. The Air Force General is guiding his cadets with intelligence and knowledge of Goodness which is seen within the heart, mind and spirit of his team. Absolutely beautiful ❤️

Heartfelt thank you, General! THIS is AMERICA!!!!!!!

The blonde on the right like yeah that's my general her eyes tell you just how proud she is to have a general like this great man

Wy can't the leader of the world talk like this

I just Love this General. God Bless u sir.

That's what I call taking a stand! Good for you!

Amen! Thank you for your service and leadership sir.

A true patriot

he seemed very sincere. however, a lasting solution must be derived, otherwise in some few months or years we will be back to square one

GOD BLESS YOU GENERAL

Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria for President 2020

I can't get enough of hearing this, this guy nailed it *salutes*

He's not playing..he speaks with strong conviction...LOVE HIM!!!

Thank you General, the world needs more persons like you.

He said that from the heart. No reading papers no bs! Love it. May god bless you sir!

AF Vet truly moved. General Silveria, Starting at 18 years old, I served the Air Force honorably from 1986 to 1995. There I learned about leadership, about how the Air Force becomes your extended family while serving. I learned about how people become friends, learn to love, marry, and have children with others from all parts of the world, from all races, from all belief systems. Our backyard barbecues in base housing at Dyess AFB were models of an integrated society of all types of people marrying all types of people, and it was very cool. I left the Air Force and I never forgot what that looked like. I never forgot the EXAMPLE that the Air Force set for me, and it became a permanent and powerful foundation for how I see others and the value of treating each other with dignity and respect. It drives me to reach out and connect with others in ways most people don’t seem to be able to do. I am not an emotional man, but I was overwhelmed with the leadership you displayed, and that you demanded every other leader under your command to be an overwhelming component of your messaging that day. You brought me to tears, tears of hope that our foundation of tolerance is still intact and still being taught to future leaders. I wanted to personally thank you for publicly and resoundingly delivering your zero tolerance, “get out” message. I felt compelled to personally contact you, to find a way to reach out. Just as our military must always proactively remain strong to keep our nation safe, so must our leaders remain strong to protect those that are vulnerable, that are different, that are unjustly treated. I also watched a follow-on interview with you, and again watched you stay on message even as reporters tried to take you off topic. Bravo. My pride in our country has taken quite a few body blows in recent years. You restored more hope in one speech than you could know. Thank you for your words, the way you said them, and the way you meant them. Tim Jones, USAF Veteran, 1827th Engineering and Installations Squadron, Kelly AFB, and 96th / 7th Communications Squadron, Dyess AFB. I hope you are able to see this, because I want you to know messages like yours reverberate decades after they are spoken. Your message stands on its own, stands over time, and stands tall.

Thank you for being a LEADER. This is what Donald Trump should had stated as a so called leader in our nation.

Makes me proud to have served. God bless you for standing up for what is moral and good.

I speak as a UK born and raised 2nd generation Indian Hindu living in the UK. This man is genuine and I salute him. I would be proud to serve under him.

Someone has a moral compass

Like how he allowed those who wanted to video record his final statement. Has to be the best use of phone cameras ever.

This is how you start a movement of peace. By calling out racism and refusing to allow it. He wasnt asking he was demanding that people who want to be racist pricks to leave. I hope this video is played for years to come to remind everyone how people should treat one another. Than you sir for being an amazing human being and for standing up for what is right

Thank you sir, and thank you for your service!!!

So, this is what leadership sound and look like? Bravo Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, bravo. I respect you. Thank you for your service.

This didn’t age well 💀

for their own sake I hope none of the black students were responsible for writing the slur on the message boards.

Air Force Academy officials said that one of the black cadet candidates actually wrote the racist messages. "We can confirm that one of the cadet candidates who was allegedly targeted by racist remarks written outside their dorm room was actually responsible for the act," the Academy said in a written statement. "The individual admitted responsibility and this was validated by the investigation."

Why would you be outraged by words? This is the military isn't it? Not some safe space.

Thank you so much General Silveria. Your message is candid and candor which evolve hope. No matter how adulterated our world is. there will always be good men and women to bring us together. God bless you Gen. and your staff.

I think we're gonna be ok.

This is indirect contrast to what colonel Woontan and General Brown just said. He said there are too many white officers in the Air Force.

That's what I call powerful, unwavering leadership

Never seen an Air Officer, so angered. It's good he spoke out. Reminds of when General Sir Mark Carleton Smith, Chief of The General staff, British Army spoke out about the sexual assaults going on. Good job sir!

Jay Silveria for President!!!!!!!

Where is the guy that always say fake news folks...he needs to listen to this man he is a real human

Superbe. Cela fait plaisir à voir et entendre...

Hope he doesn't nuke someone based on false info and takes the time to learn the truth before pushing the button.

I love this. I needed to hear this again.

This is why you complete investigation in any case before you run your mouth, especially in the military, because every one gets punished for 1 person being an idiot. Thank goodness I retire on thurs.

2 years later and this topic is still relevant sadly

As an American, who comes from a mixed heritage of African and European, it saddens me to see my fellow brothers and sisters of all creeds, ethnicities and colors being exploited and not getting the love that we all deserve. Racism is deep hate that waste God given human potential. Please join me in a fellowship of love and admiration for one another. Unite as one race, the HUMAN RACE! ❤️✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿❤️

Thank you sir for allowing God to use you the way that you did.

Your speech is beautiful with a simple message. I listened to it 4 times and all 4 times it made me cry. “Love thy neighbor as thy self.” if you can’t do this without reservations get out of the military, because here we depend on each other. This is the only way it works because in the military “We are all Brothers and Sisters of the same family.”

Turns out that the racist comments he's referring to were written by a black cadet. Read the story.

USA you guys hve so many amazing honorable, exemplary guys like him. How did that guy with full of hatred make it to the top. Respect to the General from another country. I d hve this general as my President any day.

Needed a General, Colonel, other officers to speak out. I gave a speech in 2016, when I awarded my P.H.Medal at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas. It was long past in coming. Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. Thank you General!

This message should be read to the police department.

I try to live that way, it’s hard, but at end, this foundation is what America is about! Thank you sir 🇺🇸

This a true leader, a true American, a true man speaking from his heart, and damn I salute you sir!

Congratulations to this General for having such an attitude, holding such remarks! The USA with racism are not the USA I love! Fighting ignorance, stupidity is a daily struggle that demands everyone's commitment, whether you are a simple citizen, a general or a public man! Thanks again to this General to remind him! A white Frenchman who has always fought against racism.

Un gran mensaje, que bueno fuera que todos los seres humanos pensáramos como el, así el mundo fuera un mejor lugar… this was one of the best videos that I have ever seen cheers to this man God always bless you salutes from a Guatemalan guy keep it up

what a gentleman,we need more pple like you General

I LOVE YOU GENERAL. GOD BLESS YOU SMALL STEPS MAKE BIG STEPS

It was one of the best speech I've ever seen ! What he say is begining to sink in !

Don't wait for the facts, protect that career with a CYA speech! He owed them an apology for berating all of them without facts.

Definitely well said Lt. Gen! I see you among the best world leaders. Thanks a lot for your open mindedness!

They reported this to no avail for a week last year, but when they found the person responsible they lost interest and only informally followed up. A Black cadet (name kept confidential) admitted to writing what they called the graffiti. Before he admitted to it, they called it racist slurs. They finalized the rhetoric as a "Hocks gone wrong" Lt. Gen Jay Silveria Never apologized for his verbal lashings of the white cadets, who he directed to record his lashing, as a warning. He punked out of an apology owed with "You can never over-emphasize the need for a culture of dignity and respect" Or in other words even though he was completely wrong with his premature racial judgment of his white cadets, they needed to know they will be less tolerant of white cadets.

So was the cadet who did this charged with a hate crime? Hate is hate regardless of your demographics.

I am so tired of crying. You sir are right. Thank you.

This is the way to talk not to members of the academy, this is a words for the whole world. I feel glad to see him talkin like that. Thanks

Was the racist who committed the offense removed from the Academy as per the good general's speech?

Our true hero, Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria.

I love the way he put that. His tone, everything. Powerful.

BRAVO ! WHAT CLARITY AND STRENGTH IN WORDS. . STRAIGHT FROM HEART ...... GOD BLESS .

I have never been more proud to have had the high honor to have served in the United States Air Force. This is LEADERSHIP. Thank You Lt. Gen. Silveria. May God Almighty continue to bless you, the United States Air Force and the United States of America!

Kudos to you Gen. The world needs men like you.

Interestingly they determined that the language posted was by a black airman at the academy. He admitted it. He was kicked out.

He's serious though. I'm here for it.

Jay Silveria for POTUS 2020

Does the hoax make these words a bit more hollow somehow? Should righteous indignation retain sway when borne of a lie?

Thank YOU! for expressing your obvious sincere thoughts with ALL the world!

I salute this Gen. Thank you , these are powerful words to my ears and heart!

Go General! Respect.

cbs gets punked

played you for a fool, general

I served in the USAF in the 1980s. We NEVER EVER had a racism problem at Kirtland AFB. Everyone got along. No one ever put anyone else done or treated them less due to there race.